Summer 2012 Beach Essentials Staff Picks (Plus enter to win a Philips Ladyshave HP6370!)
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Planning for a day at the beach is both exciting and humbling. Exciting because of the weather, waves and wonderful boys. Humbling because, well… guys really have the better end of it on this one, don't they?
But instead of focusing on our imperfections, why not have some fun picking out the right swimsuit and beachy essentials that you can feel confident wearing? These are our staff picks (in some cases if money were no object):
![2012 Summer Beach Essentials 2012 Summer Beach Essentials](https://images.chickadvisor.com/article/6167/original/0f83f2f5bc59fd635fe3d60b58cab2b8.jpg)
Ali: Shan is my favourite swimsuit label so I started my search there and let the colour inspire the rest. I love the look of these white Chanel sunglasses and these Michael Kors sandals. Lacoste makes colourful, plush beach towels and I just know you are going to ask to borrow this Marni beach bag I imagine-bought. I'll confess, I won't be wearing the arm cuff to the beach or the studded bracelet, but perhaps the chunky bracelets? Or not.
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Alexandra: I love this polka dot bikini from Zara because of the retro inspired bandeau top. The twist detail in the front is chic and simple but cute. That was my inspiration for the rest of the outfit: cute, chic, simple and vintage-inspired. I picked a floppy straw hat from Modcloth and a straw beach bag, also from Zara. Paired with wayfarers from Anthropologie, this outfit reminds me of yachting on the Italian Riviera in the 1960s.
![Summer 2012 Beach Essentials Summer 2012 Beach Essentials](https://images.chickadvisor.com/article/6167/original/212368d869dc3975be9ac787ca798d55.jpg)
Mandy: When I first laid eyes on this gorgeous Miu Miu Bikini, I was in love. The scallop detailing and the bow is just too adorable! It also pairs perfectly with this light, flowy Nasty Gal Shawl. These Tom Ford Anouk shades are classy with a catty twist! Together with J Crew’s Boardwalk tote and Land’s End Beach towel (did I mention that you can get it monogrammed? Ah-May-Zing!) I think I’m ready for summer!
Now that you're inspired to bare it all for the beach, you'll need a Philips Ladyshave HP6370 (read our review here). "Why?" you ask? Who doesn't need an electric shaver with built-in light and bikini trimmer attachment? Especially the bikini trimmer. Exactly. Lucky for you, we are giving away three every week! Sneak peek:
![Win a Philips Ladyshave HP6370 Win a Philips Ladyshave HP6370](https://images.chickadvisor.com/article/6167/original/057397ec5764e5002f49f04d2e42e345.jpg)
Click it to win it!
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Whose beach look do you like the best?
*No purchase necessary. Limit of one entry per person, must be a ChickAdvisor member. Open only to residents of Canada (excluding Quebec), must be age of majority. Contest closes May 6, 2012. Skill testing question required. Odds of winning depend on number of eligible entries received. You may enter 1 (one) time every week during the contest period for a maximum of 4 (four) valid entries. Total approximate retail value of Philips Ladyshave prize is $79.99 CDN.
![Summer 2012 Beach Essentials Summer 2012 Beach Essentials](https://images.chickadvisor.com/article/6167/original/8a5a20ce3272dae24b7a0e2777af6ed8.jpg)
Planning for a day at the beach is both exciting and humbling. Exciting because of the weather, waves and wonderful boys. Humbling because, well… guys really have the better end of it on this one, don't they?
But instead of focusing on our imperfections, why not have some fun picking out the right swimsuit and beachy essentials that you can feel confident wearing? These are our staff picks (in some cases if money were no object):
![2012 Summer Beach Essentials 2012 Summer Beach Essentials](https://images.chickadvisor.com/article/6167/original/0f83f2f5bc59fd635fe3d60b58cab2b8.jpg)
Ali: Shan is my favourite swimsuit label so I started my search there and let the colour inspire the rest. I love the look of these white Chanel sunglasses and these Michael Kors sandals. Lacoste makes colourful, plush beach towels and I just know you are going to ask to borrow this Marni beach bag I imagine-bought. I'll confess, I won't be wearing the arm cuff to the beach or the studded bracelet, but perhaps the chunky bracelets? Or not.
![Summer 2012 Beach Essentials Summer 2012 Beach Essentials](https://images.chickadvisor.com/article/6167/original/fb702d2f6c7ec2967335c525b813effb.jpg)
Alexandra: I love this polka dot bikini from Zara because of the retro inspired bandeau top. The twist detail in the front is chic and simple but cute. That was my inspiration for the rest of the outfit: cute, chic, simple and vintage-inspired. I picked a floppy straw hat from Modcloth and a straw beach bag, also from Zara. Paired with wayfarers from Anthropologie, this outfit reminds me of yachting on the Italian Riviera in the 1960s.
![Summer 2012 Beach Essentials Summer 2012 Beach Essentials](https://images.chickadvisor.com/article/6167/original/212368d869dc3975be9ac787ca798d55.jpg)
Mandy: When I first laid eyes on this gorgeous Miu Miu Bikini, I was in love. The scallop detailing and the bow is just too adorable! It also pairs perfectly with this light, flowy Nasty Gal Shawl. These Tom Ford Anouk shades are classy with a catty twist! Together with J Crew’s Boardwalk tote and Land’s End Beach towel (did I mention that you can get it monogrammed? Ah-May-Zing!) I think I’m ready for summer!
Now that you're inspired to bare it all for the beach, you'll need a Philips Ladyshave HP6370 (read our review here). "Why?" you ask? Who doesn't need an electric shaver with built-in light and bikini trimmer attachment? Especially the bikini trimmer. Exactly. Lucky for you, we are giving away three every week! Sneak peek:
![Win a Philips Ladyshave HP6370 Win a Philips Ladyshave HP6370](https://images.chickadvisor.com/article/6167/original/057397ec5764e5002f49f04d2e42e345.jpg)
Click it to win it!
![](https://images.chickadvisor.com/article/6131/original/87df28f6f61d94eabf678d9c56e7841e.jpg)
Whose beach look do you like the best?
*No purchase necessary. Limit of one entry per person, must be a ChickAdvisor member. Open only to residents of Canada (excluding Quebec), must be age of majority. Contest closes May 6, 2012. Skill testing question required. Odds of winning depend on number of eligible entries received. You may enter 1 (one) time every week during the contest period for a maximum of 4 (four) valid entries. Total approximate retail value of Philips Ladyshave prize is $79.99 CDN.
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on May 23, 2012
KatelynRose1984
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I absolutely love the pink, ruffled bathing suit. So adorable! Can't wait for actual summer. |
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![]() | I like Mandy's beach look best. Classic and trendy! |
![]() | Love Mandy's pick! |
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on May 03, 2012
catvonstein
434
said:
I love Ali's picks... I'm loving the one piece suits this year, and to see one chosen that's not black is great as i love this pink bold color!! The |